A 12-YEAR-old girl was hit by a car in Dorchester – and the driver failed to stop at the scene.

Police said the 12-year-old, a pedestrian, was hit between 5.50pm and 6.05pm on September 30 at the traffic lights crossing near to the St John Roundabout in Bridport Road.

The girl’s leg was injured in the crash, but it has not been described as a serious injury.

The car, a grey people carrier with a taxi sign on top of the passenger’s side, failed to stop at the scene.

Police said the driver was a man of stocky build who was wearing a striped top.

The force is now appealing to the public for any information.

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PC Bradley Ware, of Dorchester Police, said: “We have now obtained an account from the victim and are now appealing to any witnesses who may have seen what happened to please come forward.

“I would like to hear from any motorists who were travelling in the area and may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam footage.

“Also, I am appealing to the driver of the car to please do the right thing and come forward so we can take your account of what happened.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, using reference number 55250145332.

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